Decades after being overlooked for the nation’s highest military honor, two dozen black, Latino and Jewish veterans were awarded the Medal of Honor by President Barack Obama in a ceremony Tuesday at the White House.

Among those individuals was Army Cpl. Joe R. Baldonado, a native Coloradan.

Baldonado fought in the Korean War and in November 1950, while serving as a machine-gunner near Kangdong, his platoon came under heavy attack. Baldonado held an exposed position, cutting down waves of enemy troops as they targeted attacks on his position, according to a biography on the U.S. Army’s website. A grenade eventually landed near Baldanado, killing him instantly. To date, the military has not found his remains.

“In giving his life to defend his country and protect his brothers in arms, Corporal Baldonado proved himself to be a true hero. He gave his life so that others might live, and today we honor him and his family for his selfless service to our country,” said Democratic U.S. Sen. Mark Udall in a news release.

Several Colorado communities will vote in April on marijuana measures, including whether to allow sales or how much to tax the product. (The Denver Post)

Municipal voters this spring will decide on a variety of issues, including marijuana, shooting at drones and whether to allow all-terrain vehicles on city streets, according to the Colorado Municipal League.

Most of the spring elections will take place on either April 1 or 8, with Green Mountain Fall and Lone Tree’s elections happening in May.

Some communities will decide whether to allow marijuana sales, while others will consider marijuana taxes.

Joey Bunch has been a reporter for 28 years, including the last 12 at The Denver Post. For various newspapers he has covered the environment, water issues, politics, civil rights, sports and the casino industry.